Every Spring I endeavor to do the customary spring cleaning. Every spring I vow to throw out the “stuff” I no longer use or need. This year (2012) has been no exception. I decided to... Read more >>

(spring) - defined To move upward or forward in a single quick motion or a series of such motions; leap. To move suddenly on or as if on a spring: To appear or come into being quickly To issue or... Read more >>

It was sixty-plus degrees outside yesterday, and I suddenly knew it was the right day to clean the house. Of course, the fact that I’d been putting it off for weeks helped make the decision.... Read more >>

We all know what it means for a person to be in great shape. But what does it mean for a home? In my mind, it involves pride of ownership—when someone new visits with you, you’re actually... Read more >>

I’m not an expert on this topic, but as a gypsy I can tell you how nice it is to not be bogged down with sh— stuff I really don’t need. As you have seen, recently I’ve been... Read more >>

With the start of spring just around the corner, it’s time to think about spring cleaning. After a long, cold winter, it can seem like an overwhelming task—but getting the whole family... Read more >>

1.  You can write a novel in the dust on your furniture. 2. The sofa in front of the TV has more food and trash on it than a movie theater floor.  3.  Spiders have built cobwebs all... Read more >>

Paula Collins arrives bright eyed and full of energy to my closet. She is an everyday fashionista ready and willing to help my closet create a wardrobe I will love. Paula herself is completely pulled... Read more >>

In Manhattan, where I live, the first question on everyone’s lips is: “So, what do you do?” I always tell people that I’m a professional writer. But sometimes I think... Read more >>

Everyone talks about spring-cleaning their house and kitchen, but no one talks about spring-cleaning the stuff that we use for our faces and bodies: powder puffs, makeup brushes,... Read more >>